Revocation or suspension of vehicle for hire permit, animal-drawn vehicle permit, or taxicab franchise.
Riverside Municipal Code § 5.40.110
in effect5.40.110 - Revocation or suspension of vehicle for hire permit, animal-drawn vehicle permit, or taxicab franchise.
A. Any vehicle for hire or animal-drawn vehicle permit granted under the provisions of this chapter may be revoked by the Chief Financial Officer after five days notice to the permit holder requiring him or her to appear at a certain time and place to show cause why such permit should not be revoked for any of the following reasons:
1. For the nonpayment of any license fee provided by the provisions of this chapter or other ordinance of the City;
2. For the violation of any laws or regulations by any permit holder or driver of a vehicle for hire or animal-drawn vehicle;
3. For operating any vehicle for hire or animal-drawn vehicle when the person's area and passenger compartment is not in good repair and is not in a clean and sanitary condition;
4. For falsifying, misrepresenting, or omitting a material fact on an application submitted under this chapter;
5. When the Chief Financial Officer determines upon a showing of good cause that it would be contrary to the public interest, convenience and necessity for the permit to be continued;
6. For failure to maintain satisfactory service to the public; or
7. For violating any condition of a Special Permit issued pursuant to Section 5.40.190(K) of this chapter.
B. A vehicle for hire or animal-drawn vehicle permit issued under the provisions of this chapter may be suspended for the following reasons immediately upon notice by the Chief Financial Officer to the permit holder: (1) if a serious and dangerous condition exists; (2) in the event of a violation of these regulations; or (3) if the insurance coverage required in this chapter has not been continually maintained without lapses in coverage. If a permit is suspended, written notice shall be provided to the permit holder within two regular business days setting forth the violations charged and setting a time and date for the permit holder to show cause why the permit should not be revoked.
C. The City Council shall be empowered to suspend or revoke a taxicab franchise granted under the provisions of this chapter and the City Charter when it finds and determines after investigation that the public interest, convenience, and/or necessity no longer require the issuance of the franchise.
(Ord. 7014 § 1, 2008)
Source: City of Riverside, California, Municipal Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/ca/riverside/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_TIT5BU_CH5.40VEHITAANAWVE_5.40.110RESUVEHIPEANAWVEPETAFRFetched: 11/1/2026